Trestle Table

The refreshing Trestle Table combines the simplicity of a traditional farmhouse style with the elegance of an X-Trestle base for an instant crowd-pleasing design.       FAQs What is a trestle table? A trestle table is, simply put, a tabletop balanced or secured atop two or more trestle supports. Traditional trestle supports are comprised of sets of isosceles triangles, formed by two joined beams, which are connected across the top with another long plank or beam. Woodworking has advanced greatly since the Middle Ages, and modern wooden trestle tables come in a wide variety of styles. James+James offers plenty of options so you can achieve a totally custom look for your heirloom trestle dining table. What is the origin of the trestle table? Some of the earliest records of trestle tables come from the European Middle Ages. It’s been theorized that the style rose to popularity when people stopped reclining during meals (in other words, after the Roman period). Trestle tables leave ple